Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1996
Publication Citation
2 Emerging Infectious Diseases 77 (1996)
Abstract
The global nature of the threat posed by new and reemerging infectious diseases will require international cooperation in identifying, controlling, and preventing these diseases. Because of this need for international cooperation, international law will certainly play a role in the global strategy for the control of emerging diseases. Recognizing this fact, the World Health Organization has already proposed revising the International Health Regulations. This article examines some basic problems that the global campaign against emerging infectious diseases might face in applying international law to facilitate international cooperation. The international legal component of the global control strategy for these diseases needs careful attention because of problems inherent in international law, especially as it applies to emerging infections issues.
Recommended Citation
David P. Fidler,
Globalization, International Law, and Emerging Infectious Diseases,
2 Emerging Infectious Diseases 77 (1996)
(1996).
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https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/facpub/1328
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